By tradition, summer in Russia is a time of vacations and a great opportunity to see wonderful places and cities of the Central Russian strip, including Samara, a beautiful old city on the Volga.
Temple architecture in Samara
The city of Samara is located on the left bank of the Volga, between the mouths of the Samara and Sok rivers. It was founded in 1586 by Tsar Fyodor as a guard fortress. The city has a rich history; tourists who visit it will have something to see. Near Samara there is the Kuibyshev reservoir - a wonderful place for recreation.
Samara is the most beautiful Volga city that has preserved the originality and charm of a merchant settlement. There are many architectural monuments and distinctive buildings in the city.
Among the sights there are Old Believer churches and Orthodox churches. The status of a monument of church architecture was assigned to the current Iversky Women's Monastery, founded in 1850. There are four churches on the territory of the monastery: "The Iberian Mother of God" - there is an icon with a valuable gold coating; "Dormition of the Mother of God"; "St. Nicholas the Wonderworker"; "Jerusalem Icon of the Mother of God". The monastery is an adornment and spiritual center of Samara.
What to see and where to relax
Of interest to tourists are the old merchant estates, of which there are many in the town. "Dacha with Elephants" - the house of the artist K. P. Golovkin is shrouded in mystery and arouses increased interest among residents and guests of the city. You cannot pass by the house of the merchant Klodt - a real palace, with a spectacular beautiful decoration inside. Now it houses a children's art gallery.
Khlebnaya Square can be called an open-air monument - in the second half of the 19th century there was the largest bread market here. There is a building on the square, a former grain exchange, an excellent example of neoclassicism.
The famous Zhigulevsky brewery is a striking example of industrial architecture of the 19th century. Now the plant is a huge territory, where a huge amount of fresh beer is brewed every day.
Samara is famous for its beautiful parks and squares. For leisurely walks, Strukovsky Park is suitable - the oldest city park with living flower beds and flower beds of amazing beauty. You will enjoy walking along the embankment along the Volga, 5 km long. There are cafes, fountains, and equipped beaches near the embankment.
The city offers numerous hotels, mini-hotels, cafes and restaurants. You can get to Samara by car; federal highways pass through the city. There is a regular bus service with Moscow, Kazan and other regional cities. Popular railway directions are Moscow-Samara, St. Petersburg-Samara.
